Rubber Press Mold Technician

Hultec Group; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 6% Company Match

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Hultec is seeking a Mold Technician Operator to set up, operate, and maintain rubber press equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years of hands‑on experience with machine setup experience, a strong quality mindset, and the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot process issues and keep production running efficiently and safely.

Based on the 1st Shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM), the role emphasizes safety, 5S workplace standards, and collaboration with quality,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; plastics/rubber molding certification preferred.
• Experience with mold/die setup for compression, injection, or stamping presses.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; hydraulics/pneumatics familiarity is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and monitor molding machines and rubber presses throughout production.
• Perform mold/die changes, adjustments, and startups on molding equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect molded/pressed parts for defects and conformance to specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on molds and dies.
• Accurately document production data, downtime, scrap rates, and quality results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe 5S work area.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve deviations.
• Follow all safety protocols, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in plastics or rubber molding

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Mold Technician Operator

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Schedule: 1st Shift, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Position Summary

Hultec is seeking a skilled Mold Technician Operator to set up, operate, and maintain rubber press equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years of hands‑on experience with machine setup experience, a strong quality mindset, and the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot process issues and keep production running efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and monitor molding machines and rubber presses (compression and transfer) throughout the production run.
• Perform mold and die changes, adjustments, and startups on both plastic injection and rubber press equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters — temperature, pressure, cure time, and cycle time — to maintain part quality and production efficiency.
• Inspect molded and pressed parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on molds, dies, and routine cleaning operations.
• Accurately document production data, downtime, scrap rates, and quality inspection results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve process deviations and improve yield.
• Follow all company safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational certification in plastics or rubber molding technology preferred.
• Working knowledge of mold/die setup from any environment that may include compression, injection, or stamping presses.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications, and to use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Basic mechanical aptitude; familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical and Environment Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60lbs. This includes mold inserts, dies, tooling, material bags.

Use hand and power tools with repetitive grasping and find finger dexterity.

Have close vision, color perception, and depth perception adequate to read blueprints, gauges, and machine displays.

Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery.

Tolerate exposure to heat, noise, vibration, fumes, and moving machinery; wear required PPE throughout shift.

We take care of our team. Here's a look at the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance — PPO, HMO, and HSA plans with employer contributions
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hultec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training